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Georgia's No. 1 Band & Orchestra Instrument Rental Program Since 1997!

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Welcome to NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC

GEORGIA'S LEADER IN MUSIC EDUCATION SINCE 1997!

"Hit Life's High Notes" at New School of Music! Since 1997, we’ve been your premier destination for exceptional music education. Beyond lessons, we offer comprehensive instrument rentals, sales, repairs, and print music. Our expert instructors provide personalized lessons in piano, guitar, bass guitar, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, drums, and percussion. Visit our full-service music centers in Buford and Lilburn, or explore our music conservatories in Johns Creek, Flowery Branch, and Fayetteville, Georgia. Discover how we can support and enhance your musical journey!

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EVENTS CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Music Lessons in our Studios or Online

New School of Music offers music lessons at our campuses in Buford, GA 30518, Lilburn, GA 30047, Johns Creek, GA 30097, Fayetteville, GA 30215, and Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Music lessons are the cornerstone of the New School of Music experience, welcoming students of all ages and skill levels. Our faculty of qualified and passionate teachers conducts approximately 90,000 lessons annually, with over one million lessons taught since our founding in 1997. We offer instruction on a wide range of instruments, including piano, guitar, bass guitar, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, drums, and percussion. Our students thrive and enjoy their musical journey at New School of Music. Join us and become part of our vibrant musical community!

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$15 TRIAL LESSON

Instrument Rentals

New School of Music offers the most competitive school band and orchestra instrument rental program in Atlanta and North Georgia. You can rent your instrument online or at our Buford, Lilburn, and Avondale Estates locations. We collaborate directly with your school’s band or orchestra director to ensure your student gets the perfect instrument. We rent flutes, clarinets, bass clarinets, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, trumpets, trombones, French horns, baritones, percussion kits, bell kits, drum kits, violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Click the link below to learn more about our instrument rental program.

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Instrument Repairs

New School of Music is known for providing reliable and timely repairs for nearly every musical instrument. We service brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments, from student models to high-end professional instruments. Our goal is to help all our students and customers reach their highest musical potential by ensuring their instruments are in perfect working order. Our personable and friendly technicians are NAPBIRT certified and offer honest assessments and expert repairs. They also provide helpful tips to keep your instrument in peak performance condition, reducing the need for future repairs. With our frequent delivery schedule, we ensure prompt service for customers at our music centers and extension schools. Trust New School of Music for dependable instrument repairs.

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What our Students are Saying

  • The people here have truly touched my heart in just one session. It all started with a phone call to Emily, her approach and sweetness led me in. From the moment I stepped in the door the enviroment was awesome. My son is taking drum lessons. Joey's passion for what he does presents a wonderul environment. Thank y'all so much! Nikki Lake (facebook)
  • Mr. Birchby, the violin teacher, is truly a treasure!! He's a violinist, philosopher & guide... Balaji J. (yelp)
  • NSM has the most talented and dedicated group of music teachers. I have trusted my son's musical education to NSM for over 4 years and we couldn't be happier. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They also helped us with quality instrument rentals for my son's school band. I totally recommend them! Mili Zapata (facebook)
  • My 7yr old Cash loves taking drum and piano lessons from John Toni Peasley-Covert (facebook)
  • I have seen so much improvement in my child's piano playing. He is really enjoying himself now and looks forward to his lessons every week. Diane Harville (website)
  • New School of Music is a great place to get a professional music teacher. They set me up with one who met all my expectations. I want to thank my teacher for helping my singing voice to sound better than ever! Suzanne Janelle (google)
  • I think that New School of Music is a great place to take lessons because the staff is always friendly and encouraging. They inspire you to do better, and try harder, both in life and in your lessons.James Rice (google)
  • I really love the teachers at New School of Music. Each one is unique and can provide something different to each student. I've learned so much in such a short period of time. They really have the best of the best teaching there. R. Booth (google)
  • My daughter takes lessons at the Lilburn location. She plays the double bass. Drew is so excited and interested in my daughters development. He loves the Bass and plays different styles of music so my daughter is learning more than just technique. To me, it seems like music appreciation. The folks at New School are a pleasure and the rates are very affordable. JaNohn Bowen (google)
  • Great teachers! Friendly environment, and good for most ages (5+) Petal Anne (google)
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Meet our Founders

Rick Smith

Rick Smith id co-founder and director of New School of Music since its inception in 1997. He serves as Music Director of Gwinnett Symphony Chorus. Mr. Smith also serves as Music Director at Johns Creek Christian Church, and previously served in the same capacity at First Christian Church of Atlanta, (Disciples of Christ), in Tucker, GA. Mr. Smith maintains an active piano studio at NSM.

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Robert Trocina

Robert Trocina is co-founder and director of New School of Music since its inception in 1997. Trocina has been Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra since 2006, and Music Director of the Georgia Ballet since 2019. He was appointed as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra in 2024. He also holds the position of Music Director for the Korean American Symphony Orchestra.

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Over 1,000,000 Lessons Taught and Counting...